Lenovo Thinkpad R51

47 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 47 reviews of Lenovo Thinkpad R51. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Lenovo Thinkpad R51 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

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May, 2024

Expert review by : Cisco Cheng (pcmag.com)

IBM ThinkPad R51(Iss. 21 2004)

IBM is known for making reliable business-class notebooks with outstanding construction and keyboards.

Great keyboard. Good management utilities.

Not for multimedia purposes. Poor performer.

ThinkPad notebooks traditionally are top-rated machines with a proven record of reliability. But the R51 is subpar. For a better business system, opt for one of IBM's T series notebooks, and for better multimedia systems, go with the HP Pavilion dv1000.

Nov, 2004

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Expert review by : Stephanie Bruzzese (cnet.com)

Service and support

ThinkPad R51

Fast mobile performance; big, 15-inch screen; wide, comfortable keyboard; 802.11b/g wireless.

High-end models are expensive; lacks a handy Windows key.

Check out the basic IBM ThinkPad R51 if you're low on cash, but think twice before loading up on expensive options.

Aug, 2004

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Expert review by : Carla Thornton (pcworld.com)

IBM Thinkpad R51 Notebook

It doesn't have a hip new wide screen, a six-in-one media card reader, or a built-in DVD burner. But if you're looking for a terrific deal on a mainstream notebook, the IBM ThinkPad R51 delivers. The excellent keyboard, expandable design, long battery...

We have just a couple of minor complaints: The set of mouse buttons provided for the touchpad sit a tad too close to the front of the notebook. We were able to press them most of the time, but occasionally we instead thwacked the edge of the case with...

Jul, 2004

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IBM Thinkpad R51

IBM is known for making reliable business-class notebooks with outstanding construction and keyboards. (The company tends to shy away from multimedia features.) The R51 fits this description, though its lackluster performance and battery life will...

Great keyboard. Good management utilities

Not for multimedia purposes. Poor performer

If you're looking for a business laptop, this is it. Otherwise, your multimedia needs are best satisfied with the Compaq Presario R3000Z or the HP Pavilion dv1000.

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IBM LENOVO THINKPAD R51 R51 1.60GHz 40G 512M COMBO WinXP Pro

IBM had affordability without compromise in mind when creating the IBM R-Series. In order to appeal to the active business/student world where people live on the move, they needed a powerful, affordable, and durable laptop - and of course, without...

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Expert review by : Stephanie Bruzzese (cnet.com.au)

ThinkPad R51

Check out the basic ThinkPad R51 if you're low on cash, but think twice before loading up on expensive options.

Fast mobile performance ; Big, 15-inch screen ; Wide, comfortable keyboard ; 802.11b/g wireless

High-end models are expensive ; Lacks a handy Windows key

Battery Life Although the IBM ThinkPad R51 came in last place in battery life in CNET Labs' tests, the difference between being first and last is only six minutes. With its 10.8V, 4,400mAh (48WHr) battery the IBM ThinkPad R51 was able to achieve more...

Aug, 2004

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Expert review by : Stefanie Bruzzese (zdnet.com.au)

IBM ThinkPad R51

Check out the basic IBM ThinkPad R51 if you're low on cash, but think twice before loading up on expensive options.

Aug, 2004

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Perfection

This is one of the sharpest best designed Lap Tops I have ever seen. IBM has done it again. They are the master of the lap top and this is no exception. The 15" monitor is crisp and bright. I originally purchased this unit for my company on an expense...

Dec, 2004

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IBM ThinkPad R51 1836BDU NoteBook Intel Pentium M 1.50GHz 15.0" SXGA+ 256MB Memory DDR333 40GB HDD DVD/CD-RW Combo ATI Mobility Radeon 7500

great overall computer. very good looking and well performing laptop. lcd is very very nice. would buy another just like it. the usuall from ibm as in you rarely find complaints about them.

Oct, 2004

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